Spaan's Cookie Company
This is my husband, Steve, feeling like he's in heaven on earth. This adorable shop is an extension of the Spaan's Cookie Company. While on vacation last year, a neighbor came home with fresh baked dinner rolls. The next day we took his advice and drove through the central California farm land to visit to Spaan's Cookie Company in Galt. Their adorable shop is an extension of their factory which can produce over a million cookies a day. The charming gift shop continues through the door on the left where you'll find more stacks of cookies. 
It's so hard to choose, because they also have fresh baked pies, scones, and buttery "melt-in-your-mouth" dinner rolls.
They also have an incredible wall of assorted loose teas. Their gift shop is creatively displayed with teacups, tea accessories and delightful gifts, books and stationery. You'll see my Teacup Greeting Cards and Notepads there. 
The guys will appreciate their vintage delivery truck and cookie punches displayed in the store.
Visiting Spaan's has become a tradition and I highly recommend it. If you find yourself in California on Hwy 99 (or even Hwy 5 it's worth the detour) south of Sacramento treat yourself with a refreshing stop at Spaan's Cookie Company at 456 C Street, Galt, CA.
You can view their cookie collection, read their fantastic history which began in Holland in 1896, learn cookie tidbits and order cookies at www.spaanscookies.com
Growing up in Sacramento, I remember eating the spiced windmills with my grandpa. Next time I'm in Sacramento, I will make the trip to Galt for great cookies.
Posted by: Donia | July 10, 2008 at 06:18 PM